Experts Warn of Possible Links Between Traditional Cycad-Based Foods and Neurological Disorders Bhubaneswar : In a major scientific development with far-reaching public health implications, researchers have detected BMAA (β-N-methylamino-L-alanine)—a suspected neurotoxin—in several species of ancient Cycad plants growing in Odisha’s forests, AIIMS Bhubaneswar announced in a press statement on Monday. The finding has sparked concern…
Funds to Support Development Activities and Civic Infrastructure Under 15th Finance Commission Grants Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26. The allocation is aimed at empowering rural local bodies to enhance civic amenities, infrastructure, and…
State Gears Up for Industrial Safety as Three High-Tech Units Take Shape near Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will perform the ground-breaking ceremony of SiCSem Pvt Ltd’s compound semiconductor fabrication and ATMP facility at Info Valley-II in Khurda on Saturday. The…
Move Aims to Strengthen Connectivity and Enhance Safety Across the State Bhubaneswar : In a major infrastructure boost for Odisha, the Central Government has announced that it will bear the entire cost of constructing 92 railway overbridges (ROBs) across the state. The decision, taken by the Ministry of Railways, comes in response to a request…
Rs 80 Lakh Projects to Enhance Learning Facilities in Barpali Block, Bargarh Bhubaneswar : In a significant step towards improving educational infrastructure and fostering inclusive development in rural Odisha, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the District Administration of Bargarh. The initiatives, collectively…
CSR Initiative Aims to Strengthen Civic Infrastructure and Foster Community Development in Balangir Bhubaneswar : Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a major subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has approved financial assistance of Rs 9.97 crore for the construction of a modern Town Hall at Patnagarh in Odisha’s Balangir district. The initiative, taken under MCL’s Corporate Social…
Government Plans Union Bank–Bank of India and IOB–Indian Bank Mergers; Punjab & Sind Bank, Bank of Maharashtra May Be Privatised Bhubaneswar : The Indian public sector banking landscape is poised for another significant transformation, with the government preparing to merge Union Bank of India and Bank of India. In a parallel move, Indian Overseas Bank…
New facility to boost ESDM ecosystem, generate employment and strengthen India’s semiconductor mission Bhubaneswar : Odisha is set to strengthen its presence in India’s semiconductor sector as SiCSem Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, will lay the foundation stone for the state’s second semiconductor manufacturing unit on November 1. The event is…
₹9,152 crore eco-friendly transport initiative to boost urban mobility over the next decade Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards sustainable urban transportation, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the launch of Midi Electric Bus services across six major cities of the state. The decision aims to modernise public…
33 proposals approved across 14 districts, expected to generate over 66,000 jobs Bhubaneswar : In a major push towards economic growth and industrial development, the Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 large-scale industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹1.46 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create nearly 66,000 employment opportunities across the state….
